Fun, inspiring, and packed with creativity – our kids’ classes and camps are perfect for ages 7-14 and designed for all experience levels! Whether it’s a 1-day workshop, 1-week camp, or a full 4-week Saturday session, your child will build confidence, make friends, and explore the magic of acting through engaging acting exercises, theatre games, exciting script work, creating their own characters, improvisation, on-camera film projects, and MORE! A fun-filled adventure that guarantees creativity, teamwork, confidence, communication, self-expression, friendship, and the magic of acting!
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Acting classes offer so much more than performance; they help kids grow into confident, creative, and thoughtful individuals. Through fun and engaging activities, students build communication skills, independence, emotional intelligence, focus, teamwork, and self-expression – all while making new friends and having a blast! 🎭✨
👩🏫 Taught by: Instructors Rebecca, Frances & Daran
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Perfect for young actors wanting a consistent weekly class to grow skills and confidence!
This class focuses on theatre games, improv, script work, and creative expression. Students will work on multiple performance and on-camera projects throughout the session; and parents will receive video copies of everything! It’s a fun and supportive way to build a strong acting foundation, boost confidence, strengthen communication, and grow each week in an encouraging environment. No experience needed!
🗓️ Days: Saturday Mornings
💵 Cost: $169
🌟 Ages: 7-14
✅ Includes:
• 4 weeks of instruction (8 total hours)
• All Materials
• Snacks & drinks
• Script & scene work
• Graduation certificate
• Video copy of all on-camera projects
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Perfect for beginners or returning students wanting a fun, one-day deep dive into acting and filmmaking!
Students will explore theatre games, improv, acting exercises, character-building, and help create a short on-camera project where everyone has speaking roles—all in just one awesome day!
🗓️ Upcoming Date: Tuesday, 12/30 | 10AM – 4PM (2 Seats Left)
💵 Cost: $99
🌟 Ages: 7-14
✅ Includes:
• All materials
• Snacks, drinks, & pizza party
• Video copy of our film
• Graduation certificate
• Tons of fun & creativity packed into one day!
📍 Seats Left: 3
🎟️ Registration: Click Here
Rebecca Thompson is an award-winning actress, acting coach, producer, and casting director with over 20 years of experience. She has contributed to over 160 productions, including television roles in Burn Notice, Graceland, and Raising Dion.
Highlights of Rebecca’s Career:
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“Our daughter absolutely loves Creative Veins! The kids’ camp was the highlight of her summer – she made new friends, built her confidence, and she couldn’t wait to show us everything she learned. The instructors are so encouraging and truly care about each child’s growth!”
– Sarah M., Parent of Kids Camp Student
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“My son was a little shy before joining the Acting for Kids class, but within five minutes he could’ve cared less that I was there lol! It’s what he looks forward to each class and makes sure to remind me at least a half dozen times that he has acting on Saturday. His last progress report had a note from his teacher that he was more confident and communicating better this past nine weeks. I think they make the learning fun, and he’s already asking to sign up for the camp.”
– David L., Parent of Acting for Kids Student
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“Creative Veins is amazing! My child gained so much confidence and had a blast at their kids’ day camp. The studio is spacious, inviting and cozy and their instructors make all the difference. We’ll definitely be back next session!”
– Jasmine T., Parent of Day Camp Attendee
Creative Veins Performing Arts Studio
1800 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207
Located in the heart of San Marco!
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Please don’t hesitate to reach out anytime with questions; we’re thrilled to help!
Call or text: 904.323.2471
Email: [email protected]
Meets: Once a week for 2 hours x 4 weeks
Cost: 169
Our exciting and supportive sessions meet once a week for two hours for a total of four weeks. It truly is where fun meets artistic growth! Here, we’ll go beyond the joy of acting to also focus on understanding the essential tools of actors—our voice, imagination, brain, and body movement. With a spotlight on acting exercises, creating characters, script analysis, and on-camera work, our curriculum is not just about having a blast but aims to enhance communication skills, confidence, problem-solving, clearly articulating ideas and thoughts, and emotional intelligence. Acting is a delightful journey but also an artistic discipline akin to the dedication required for music, singing, or dance. We believe in the power of deliberate practice and effort. As the session unfolds, your child can showcase their newfound skills in a taped mock audition performance, and you’ll receive a keepsake copy! Completing the session comes with its own reward—a well-deserved graduation certificate.
1-DAY WORKSHOPS
Meets: Once
Cost: 99
Our exciting and supportive workshops meet for one full day of acting and movie-making magic! With a spotlight on collaboration and working as a cohesive ensemble, we’ll spend the day creating and writing a short film script, assigning speaking roles to all, rehearsing, costuming, AND filming our movie! Your child will be able to showcase their skills, and you’ll receive a keepsake copy! Additionally, they’ll receive a well-deserved workshop graduation certificate.
Discover the exciting world of acting with our Acting for Kids program! Geared toward children aged 7-13, our sessions, workshops, and camps offer a perfect blend of fun and formal training. No prior experience is needed! These engaging sessions are not only informative but also challenging and confidence-boosting. Our 4-week sessions run throughout the year, meeting two hours a week for a total of four class meetings. For more immersive experiences, check out our 1-Day Film Camps or our weeklong Summer Cinema and Acting Camps. We cover drama principles, script analysis, character and scene work, auditioning, on-camera filming, and more through acting exercises, theater games, improv, and proven acting techniques. Whether your child is a newbie, hobbyist, or aspiring professional, we’re here to help them achieve their acting goals!
In our 4-Week Session, you’ll receive four 2-hour classes PLUS everything below.
In our 1-Day Workshop, you’ll receive one full-day class PLUS everything below.
Creative Veins is where art meets excellence! We are an award-winning performing arts studio that caters to students of all ages and experience levels, offering classes in acting, improv, stand-up, and screenwriting. Our instructors are professional, agency-represented artists, excelling both locally and regionally in film, theater, commercials, TV, and live productions in cities like Atlanta, Orlando, Tampa, Miami, Nashville, and Knoxville. Additionally, many of our instructors are multi-talented, with expertise spanning acting, music, singing, dance, improv, and more! From newcomers to hobbyists to those aspiring to become industry professionals, our diverse student community spans a broad spectrum of goals. We’re excited to help students achieve their unique aspirations at Creative Veins. Being actively engaged and experienced in the industry, our instructors are your ultimate source of the most accurate and up-to-date information in this field! Join us, and let’s unleash your creative potential together!
At Creative Veins, the essence lies in guiding students to discover a process that fosters confidence and depth and leads to ultimate success in all their creative pursuits. Our commitment is to impart value, assisting each student in building skills and achieving their goals, no matter the scale. What sets us apart is our belief that training goes beyond the once-a-week class – it’s a continuous journey! We offer an array of opportunities for students to consistently grow and refine their craft, including:
We take pride in our esteemed reputation within the performing arts community, leveraging it to empower our students to succeed in the Southeast Region, spanning North Florida, Orlando, Atlanta, and beyond!
Not at all. Most students have no prior or formal acting training when they start classes! Join us on this exciting journey of artistic growth and discovery for your child!
It all depends on your child’s goals with acting. If they’re exploring acting as a fun extracurricular and decide to move on after the session, no problem! Kids have diverse interests, and we encourage them to explore what they love most.
However, if acting is more than just a fun activity for them, and they’re serious about building skills, auditioning, and getting paid bookings, we recommend taking more than one class. Our classes continually evolve with similar warm-ups and new exercises, allowing students to build on their learning. We introduce concepts based on readiness, and each session includes a new mock audition assignment.
Acting for Kids classes are ongoing, akin to music or dance lessons. More practice often leads to greater skill in the long run. For those aiming to audition, get paid bookings, and eventually secure agency representation in the Southeast region, we generally find that 3-4 sessions are needed to start auditioning and 4-6 sessions to submit to a reputable talent agent. However, the instructors can provide more personalized feedback on this and assess their readiness.
In short, no.
One of the most common scams we encounter involves casting director/audition/agent schemes. You may have seen these ads on social media or heard commercials promoting them on the radio. They typically go something like this:
“Nickelodeon/Disney/Netflix casting directors/agents want to meet you! This Saturday at the Hyatt Regency/Ramada Inn Hotel and Conference Center/The Avenues Mall, come audition for a chance to be selected to work on major Nickelodeon/Disney/Netflix shows like Tooned In, Big Shot, and Stranger Things!”
Unfortunately, reputable casting directors or agents don’t travel to malls or hotels in unfamiliar cities to meet children with no acting experience or training. That’s simply not how the industry operates.
What usually happens at these “auditions”? They have your child perform a short scene or monologue in front of strangers claiming to be “in the business.” Afterward, they’ll praise your child’s performance and invite them to the “next round.” Finally, they’ll present you with a glossy brochure and ask you to pay for a package that supposedly includes everything your child needs to get started. These packages often start at $1200.00 and can go up to over $10,000.00, preying on those unfamiliar with the industry by promising fame, Hollywood living, and acting dreams coming true.
Here’s the reality: acting is like ANY OTHER JOB. You learn a skill (through classes with a legitimate school or studio), audition for a role (the job), and get paid for that role (the work you do). The ONLY things an actor will ever pay for are learning the job, headshots (eventually), and maybe gas to get to set. You don’t pay to be considered for a job. You don’t pay to meet casting directors, agents, or anyone else hiring. That’s like paying McDonald’s to interview for a cashier position. Don’t fall for these scams! If you come across something and are unsure, please ask us! We’re here to help and be a resource for parents and students – always!
Absolutely! If it turns out that acting classes aren’t your child’s cup of tea, no worries at all! We value genuine interest and believe in finding what truly excites each student. Forcing participation isn’t our style; we want everyone to be here because they want to be. If, for any reason, a student is continuously disruptive, which is quite rare, we may need to withdraw them from the class to ensure a cohesive learning environment. Rest assured, we’ll promptly make arrangements to reimburse you for any remaining classes. Your child’s comfort and enjoyment are our top priorities!
In short, no.
One of the most common scams we encounter involves casting director/audition/agent schemes. You may have seen these ads on social media or heard commercials promoting them on the radio. They typically go something like this:
“Nickelodeon/Disney/Netflix casting directors/agents want to meet you! This Saturday at the Hyatt Regency/Ramada Inn Hotel and Conference Center/The Avenues Mall, come audition for a chance to be selected to work on major Nickelodeon/Disney/Netflix shows like Tooned In, Big Shot, and Stranger Things!”
Unfortunately, reputable casting directors or agents don’t travel to malls or hotels in unfamiliar cities to meet children with no acting experience or training. That’s simply not how the industry operates.
What usually happens at these “auditions”? They have your child perform a short scene or monologue in front of strangers claiming to be “in the business.” Afterward, they’ll praise your child’s performance and invite them to the “next round.” Finally, they’ll present you with a glossy brochure and ask you to pay for a package that supposedly includes everything your child needs to get started. These packages often start at $1200.00 and can go up to over $10,000.00, preying on those unfamiliar with the industry by promising fame, Hollywood living, and acting dreams coming true.
Here’s the reality: acting is like ANY OTHER JOB. You learn a skill (through classes with a legitimate school or studio), audition for a role (the job), and get paid for that role (the work you do). The ONLY things an actor will ever pay for are learning the job, headshots (eventually), and maybe gas to get to set. You don’t pay to be considered for a job. You don’t pay to meet casting directors, agents, or anyone else hiring. That’s like paying McDonald’s to interview for a cashier position. Don’t fall for these scams! If you come across something and are unsure, please ask us! We’re here to help and be a resource for parents and students – always!
Life happens and we understand that sometimes a class must be missed. Don’t worry – we’ll make sure to catch your child up before the next class! Missed classes can be easily made up in any future session, and there’s no expiration on make-up dates. Their learning journey is our top priority!
Check out our F.A.Q. page or contact us at [email protected] or by phone/text at 904-323-2471!
